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Injury is the fifth leading cause of death in Americans under age 44 and accounts for signigificant disability in this population, regardless of race, gender or economic status. When seconds count, the specialized care offered at the Strong Regional Burn and Trauma Center can mean the difference between life and death.
The Strong Regional Burn Center and the Strong Regional Trauma Center are both major tertiary referral centers serving the metropolitan Rochester area as well as the 1.8 million people in the 17 counties which surround the Finger Lakes Region in Western New York. Located on the campus of the University of Rochester Medical Center, both centers provide around-the-clock care for the sickest patients.
State-of-the-Art Facility Speeds Critical Care
The Strong Regional Trauma Center is the Greater Rochester's only full-service, trauma facility. As such, it provides 24-hour access to high quality trauma care, as well as trauma systems leadership for the entire Finger Lakes region. The Strong Regional Trauma Center is the region's largest and most advanced emergency facility, and admits over 1,900 injured patients each year.
Expert Burn Care, Right in Rochester
No one ever plans to be burned. But if you or someone you love is ever involved in a fire, explosion or accident, it's good to know that the Strong Regional Burn Center is close by when every minute counts. From severely burned patients to patients with minor injuries, our dedicated burn care team is skilled in the techniques to provide the best care available.
Our Surgeons
- Paul E. Bankey, MD, PhD Associate Professor and Director of the Trauma Institute, Chief of Acute Care Division
- Christopher W. Lentz, MD Associate Professor and Director of the Strong Regional Burn Center
- Julius D. Cheng, MD, MPH Associate Professor
- Mark L. Gestring, MD Associate Professor and Director of the Strong Regional Trauma Program
- Nicole A. Stassen, MD Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Surgical Clerkship
- Edward S. Piotrowski, MD Instructor of Surgery
- Ayodele Sangosayna, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery
Get in touch
By Phone
For general questions, use the URMC call center: (585) 275-2838.
Driving Directions
- Directions to Strong Memorial Hospital
- Directions to Highland Hospital
